Articles by Sophia Darmelio
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Roommates learn together at the Family Justice Center during Human Service Studies internship
January 20, 2026
Izzy Greenstein ’26 and Ruby Radis ’26 gained experience serving the Alamance County community while deepening their commitment to social justice and resilience.
International partnership brings South Korean students into Elon game design course
January 16, 2026
The Sister Cities Youth Immersion program connected South Korean teenagers with Elon University students pursuing a minor in game design.
Elon professor awarded NASA research grant to support research and student travel
January 8, 2026
Associate Professor of Astrophysics Chris Richardson received $300,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to fund his team’s research on intermediate mass black holes in dwarf galaxies.
Shannon Duvall named interim associate dean in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
December 18, 2025
The professor of computer science joins the administrative team starting Jan. 2, 2026, as interim associate dean of STEAM for the largest academic division at Elon University.
Elon professor receives distinguished scholar award from International Studies Association Midwest region
December 10, 2025
Barış Kesgin in the Department of Political Science and Public Policy has been recognized for scholarship and service in international studies.
Meet the juniors most recently inducted into Elon’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter
December 9, 2025
High academic achievements earned four members of the Class of 2026 early invitations last spring to the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.
New Study USA Washington, D.C. program open for summer 2026
November 18, 2025
Capital Connections, a new Study USA program, is open to rising juniors and seniors who will live and learn in Washington, D.C., with opportunities to join Semiquincentennial celebrations when the United States of America turns 250.
Elon professor co-edits ‘Why the Magic Matters: Discovering Disney as a Laboratory for Learning’
November 7, 2025
Alexis Franzese, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and professor of sociology, new book explores how the magic of Disney brings happiness and belonging to millions of people.
Faculty recognized for grant work in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
November 6, 2025
Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences held its annual grants reception in recognition of faculty who pursued or received external grant funding. The recognition celebrated grant work from summer 2024 through summer 2025.
“Abolition as Presence in Higher Education and Beyond” events: Nov. 4 and Nov. 12
October 31, 2025
Elon University will host the next programs in a fall semester series that brings together history, dialogue, and community in the exploration of abolition as a framework for justice and community-building.